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AK05 XYH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,341 mi
Last recorded129,341 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,341 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front sills has under seal on it both side

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,249 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner and outer sills corroded

both front side mirrors covered in duct tape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 28 May 2016 108,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear both exhaust joints and mountings slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,677 miles

all visible brake pipes have minor corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise noise from engine / power steering /pulley area may need to remove engine/under trays to find fault. at servide limit

advise one rear seat missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,738 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,722 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise n/s/f inner cvj boot split

Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise n/s/f inner cvj boot split

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AK05 XYH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 96,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 XYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 XYH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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